Please excuse the spelling error on the bottom of the screen, we were too excited about getting this video out to notice 😂🤠👍🏻

​Its not boring we would love to see more of the solid-works stuff

“Never been done on an aircraft however, it has been flight tested” ... morning coffee through the nose on that one Mike. 😂👍

The "time lapse" is really just Mike's normal speed. How else do you think he gets so much done?

Let's take a vote. Who wants a video every day? The waiting is very painful..... Mike, you have inspired me to get back to work! You have energized me to finish my C-185, do some maintenance to my 1946-Cub and finish some of my RC projects. My daughter (14) has also been inspired by your videos and is now flying our Cub and the 1941-Stearman.

I was just thinking about the drag that gear would create. Then you mentioned that tidbit in the end and I immediately went 'well obviously!' You really think of everything

Ever since I found your videos of Draco I've been hooked. I'm not a pilot however you explain things so simple that I actually understand what you are doing and it's fascinating to be apart of the build process of Scrappy, so I thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us. Now "back to work"!

"One, to two thousands, I'm not holding it together, it fits that tight." For this half a** pipe fitter and pilot, I'm in awe! He has access to the best of the best in tooling, and even better, knows how to use it, and EVEN BETTER, it's all aircraft related. Carry on.

When Art meets landing gear..That's seriously some of the best tubing fitment I've ever seen.

Another prime example illustrating how "We got lucky!" means the better you plan, the luckier you get. I'm so very impressed by the concept, planning and development of everything I've seen on your channel. Always looking forward to the next installment.

people that enjoy engineering, machinist, and welding. off road proven and love to fly,can not get enough of this thank you for posting all of your videos love them all keep up the good work!!!

This is what America needs. More people building, designing, innovating. Watching these videos has inspired me to get in the garage and start finishing my projects. Thanks Mike! Keep the videos coming!

New terminology required for Scrappy: Highly motivated perfection. Watching you work is a lesson in how to create a synergistic loop: Motivation => Perfection => Motivation. I hope that many of your viewers are young enough to become motivated to follow your example. Thanks for sharing.

All the tiny details such as that Toe-In detail are what make you such an awesome engineer! Keep this stuff coming! Such an inspiration! Thank you.

Just wow. No words this is amazing. I’m studying as an aeronautical engineer and I absolutely love your videos

Mike this might be a dumb question but: how do you feel knowing that your contributions to Aviation History will be spoken of for generations to come. Nikola Tesla invented non stop because that’s who he was. You are without a doubt going down in history for your accomplishments in flying but for your innovations as well. That’s got to be a pretty cool feeling Mike. Thanks for allowing us all to be a part of your journey through history. 👍🏻🇺🇸✌🏻😎

The “time lapse” is actually Mike’s normal working speed. He just slows everything else down so we can understand it. 🔥

Mike, you really are an inspiration to all of us. I went and bought a supercub fuselage in need of repair last week to start my own project, and it's all your fault! Can't wait to see your wings, I'm playing with carbon fiber ribs for mine.

It is always too short and always too long between each video! Can't wait for the next one!!

I'm an aeronautical engineer and do airframe design in metallic and composite materials with CAD tools. I'm glad to see Mike is serious and responsible in the work he does. FEM analysis for structural strength validation and CAD for components design is a must in today's aerospace industry. I enjoyed the video, congrats.

I love how on youtube you can stare directly at the welding spark and it's all good. Sick build! Love how Mike always turns up the stoke to 11.

... that slide into frame in the beginning of this video is how i feel every time a new Mike Patey episode is posted. keep em coming, more often ! great stuff !

Mike, as always, this is epic! I was so excited to get this premiere's notification. Coffee break and Scrappy video = best coffee break! Show more. If it is not boring for you then it is likely not boring for us. :)

You keep saying how happy you are.....who wouldn’t be happy with a shop like the one you are in! You are one smart dude and I really envy you.

Love that you do so much of your own design and manufacture. Gives me major skunkworks vibes... just draw it up, make a piece, strap it to the airframe and see if it works :)

That clip of the sand car is exactly what I pictured in my mind when you showed the rear gear.

Please please please do a few videos of just your solid works. It’s not boring. You’re helping out the GA community.

Simply love to watch this guy explaining, welding, storying, flying :) I wish everyone would do their work with the same attitude and precision like Mike does.

you know it's an real labour of love when you see someone put this much effort into something and the youtube revenue won't even start to pay for it. thanks for continuing to share all this mike. you're the man.

Can’t wait to see it once it’s done

Adding Trophy truck/buggy suspension to your bush-plane... awesome. Love it.

I'm calling it now, Scrappy works out, and Mike starts a new company "Best Cubs"

This is such an epic build! I’ve been following it since day 1, and I’m only getting more excited to hear that engine roar to life and to see Scrappy go “space shuttle mode” on her first flight!

When it comes to productivity, you've got to be the most inspiring person I've ever encountered on KZfaq. Anytime my level of motivation isn't where I'd like it to be, I've been able to rely on starting up one of your videos and with a few minutes I'm back to work. Thanks Mike! When I finally get through this FAA medical, I'll be looking to cross paths with you and the Flying Cowboys at some point to personally thank you guys for all of the inspiration and motivation.

My Goodness, is there Anything about Engineering/Fabrication/Manufacturing You Don't Know About and Know How to Do? You're Amazing Mike! Thank You for Sharing Your Incredible Talents & Craftsmanship with Us. Nothing About Building Scrappy Could Ever Be Boring! Back To Work!!

Mike, you continue to amaze me with the quality of your design and craftsmanship. Nothing in this process could ever bore me, I soak it up and I'm grateful that it's available for viewing.

Just think, we live in a world where mike patey exists.

Trophy truck + Airplane = The coolest thing ever to fly

I have worked in production shops! No engineer designs things to work this PERFECTLY! That's the difference between being the assembly technician and the engineer vs just an engineer designing parts and ignoring all the technician's complaints! I would positively LOVE to work at Best Tugs just because of this video!

Mozard created symphonies, you give yourself planes. Of course there are machine tools but they are nothing without the genius of man. I have a lot of admiration for talent and your work, Congratulations and thank you for making us live this adventure.

There is never enough wings for Mike 😀

Being a detail oriented person, this is sooo satisfying to watch.

Congrats on your first time lapse video!!!! I was about to go grab a cold Monster from the fridge, and then I watched your video... Now I dont need the energy drink. You inspire me!

Mike. Nothing you do is boring. You remind me of someone I admired immensely in the early 80's. He worked at Skunk Works in Southern CA. I was friends with his son and dated his daughter. He would bring blue prints home, yes actual 1 to 1 size, to study. He ask one time if we could tell what we were looking at. Of course we had no clue but one time it was the blue prints to the tail section of the f22. He would wake up at night jot something down on his notepad he kept and we would help build what ever he drew from tractors to go carts. He has since passed from working with all the exotic materials and not wearing respirators. Anyway long story short put a sock on your hand while feeling for imperfections on any surface. You will feel the tiniest of imperfections. It's the little things that make a big difference. Thanks for the awesome vids.

Mike, your work on Scrappy is in a word just awesome! I can say that I never find any of your videos boring. If anything they are always over too soon for me. Excellent work and I cannot wait to see you enjoy flying Scrappy.

Im as excited as Mike is! This is killing me, the suspense is too much!

I might be "just a gyro-pilot" ( EAB ...lego-kit assembler)...but this is one ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC build series ! Each skill-set you show-case here ...just blows me away! Well done!

I'm not an engineer, but I'm the type of guy that if you threw out a term I wasn't familiar with, I'll go look it up. I'm pretty sure I'm far from the only one. By sharing the technicalities, you're inspiring us to learn as well as appreciate your exceptional work.You don't by any chance need a Mastercam programmer, do you? Prayers for you and your families safety and health. Thank you for helping us make it through this exceptional time!

Mike is a Class Act!

All along i was wondering why you made that second smaller tube on the arm, didn't seem to do much for strength with the shape it had. then you mentioned the wing at the end... *mind-blown again*

Mike, you're like the brother I always wanted. Seeing you get excited excites me. Can't wait to see Scrappy take to the sky and and coax his big brother Draco out of his slumber. Big respect for you, sir.

The wilga in the beginning, Kevin's frame, Mark's frame...what ever other 9 projects in the works going on....and resurrection of Draco...very busy shop and...can't wait to see it all!

Stress analysis is what separates the yahoo fabricators from the engineers.

Called it! I saw those tabs a thought “he’s building a 4lnk suspension” fricken awesome!!! You are single Handedly progressing aviation like the wright brothers. Way to go Mike!👍🏽😁👊🏽💪🏽back to work!

You are a working fool, Mike. It's just amazing to see how fast you can move a project along working by yourself. Easy to distinguish between the fake hyper enthusiasm shown on many you tube channels and the truly inspired dedication of someone possessed by doing exactly what they love to do.

I really admire your attitude towards life. So optimistic, so can-and-will-do anything, you sir should be a role model for a whole generation!

Can not wait to see this plane fly. I’m guessing takeoff distance less than a helicopter 😝 Awesome stuff Mike

Hell yes! Never pushed watch so quickly! love your builds

You are allowed to have a mistake like that because all of the engineering, welding, imagining you do to perfection and you are truly a work of art.

I could not be more excited to see this thing fly. Holy crap.

I was thinking all that structure needed a fairing. Building a wing around all those moving parts should be interesting! My nephew is studying engineering and I think he'll really like these videos. I'll definitely share! I do have a question for you. How do maintain your energy/productivity level? Could you do a "daily routine" video? Thanks!

The buggy he showed a clip of is from the channel monsterair2 if anyone's wondering, completely selfbuilt!

A trophy truck, a swamp boat, and a cub walk into a bar... Can't wait to see this thing perform! You sat in front of me and my crazy sisters at the air races, huge proponent of your madness! 🤣

Mike, you are an amazing engineer fabricator & inventor. It's fun to watch because I am learning something valuable. Yours is some of the best content online.

Mike, the time-lapse worked perfectly. Good tool for condensing fab work. 😀

It is coming together. Looking really good. I build and fly model aviation and design alot of my own builds haven't built anything custom in a long time. Your sure giving me the want to build again. Thank you for the great videos.

Your videos are the opposite of boring. Best content on KZfaq. The more detail you show us the better. Back to work.

I'm supposed to be "getting back to work" but too excited to see another update, thanks to Mike and the poor cameraman for the long hours needed to put out these amazing videos, there's a depth of information in these that can't be matched. If they are around 30 mins long, could watch all day, 10 or 15 min ones would be finished too quickly! Can't wait to see this monster in flight!

this is just on another level, total league of its own. friggin race car stuff here! haha, amazing work, speechless.

The next build using Generative Design techniques for everything structural would be absolutely wild.

Love the technical part of your videos and the engineering behind your designs. You cannot geek out enough with the technical aspect of your videos. Scrappy is going to be so over the top awesome !!! Cheers.

Chip Foose ....meets Howard Hughes. Awesome CHANNEL Mike! Thank You! Keep the passion!

Just when I thought I was the happiest person flying on KZfaq. 😳

Your engineering skills make me feel like a knuckle dragging cro magnon...lol

Love this mans enthusiasm. Hell of an engineer!!! Keep up the great work @Mike Patey

You are truly and inspiration my friend! For me flying has always been a dream! I have done RC Planes, Helis, Quads, Trucks.....you name it, but have never gotten to actually learn to fly. Now at 47 and living in Reno I think that I am going for it! God bless You and Your family. Thank You for your great videos.......and No, none of your content is boring; it is actually very educational. Keep it Up! Hopefully one of these days I can meet You at the Reno Air Races. Stay Safe....Stay Healthy .

"If I forget to flare"... Don't you mean, "In case I stall it 100 feet off the deck"? Awesome work as always, Mike!

Draco in the background :( So excited about Scrappy!

I'm always excited to see a new Mike Patey video! None of them are boring. The time lapse is great. Any of the nitty-gritty stuff, Mike, you might think is boring, I would find interesting, as I'm sure, 1000's of others would agree. I look forward to the stress analysis software, explainations, and truly ANY detail you care to share. Your passion, thoroughness, and inventiveness are inspirational, a fun learning experience, and a thrill to watch! Please keep your videos releasing. Thank you!

Mike I just got my first Grip Lock Ties and they are great! Watching your build with so much carbon fiber work really inspires me with my build. Thanks

When I saw the tubing behind the main upper A frame I actually thought of covering it with canvas. Well, you are always two steps ahead. Also, it's crazy how much frontal area those tires take!

Oh man a trophy truck that can fly love it can’t wait to see it in action

Mike, you're amazing. Saying we 'like' your videos is like saying we like breathing. Your creativity is astounding and immensely educational. Can't wait to see Scrappy in the air, destroying all competitors in STOL competition. Beautiful creation. Looking forward to the 'boring' engineering stuff. Thanks for sharing

I have an IQ that's nearly off the chart. I've accomplished great things in my life, YET, I am absolutely amazed at you Mike. You are a storm of energy, creativity and intelligence. I bow to your brilliance! BRAVO!

My polish heart is in such a huge pain when I see Dear Draco in parts... :,-( Mike, great to see You!

The never been done before on an airplane but has been flight-tested had me dying, Mike. Flight tested is an understatement, that was literally stalled from a few stories up, you'll be having other issues if you stall it from that high, LMAO hilarious, Mike. I was eating some rice and veggies when you said that and a pea shot out my nose at match 10 kinda hurt coming out! 😂

G,'day Mike, as an aviation enthusiast from my early years, I love your channel more than any other aviation channel. I worked on fixed wing aircraft for 5yrs before moving onto rotary wing for another 11yrs (Seaking helicopter). Your knowledge, enthusiasm, passion, understanding, hands-on and can do attitude is amazing, please continue with whatever you feel is suitable. Best regards, Mark. North Nowra, New South Wales, Australia.

I was just gonna say he needed to make the gear like a lifting surface as a small wing and thats exactly what hes doing! Love watching this guy!!!

YAY! "Another Mike Patey "aka: Master Creator, Builder, Engineer, Pilot, Amazing Fun Guy" Video! I was starting to get Scrappy withdrawals. Nothing you show us is boring. Every detail you share is very interesting and creatively satisfying. Thank You so much for letting us be apart of your amazing world of flying.

The engineering that went into the jig itself is mind blowing let alone the A arms and knuckles. I wondered about toe in and you explained it good. An other question I have how are you protecting the inside surfaces of the welded components? Nordyn used to have all their tubes drilled so they could fill the fuselage with heated linseed oil and coat the inside, as well as check for bad welds. How are you protecting the interior of your components or is it not a worry ? As always Mike your amazing.

Definitely outside of the box Mike. Out standing that you bring your off road experience into your build.

Mike, hadn't seen your channel in a while but it refreshing to see the engineering process behind your builds again. Especially when working as a graduate engineer. All the best!

I was just about to write a post saying "Ya know Mike, you could make that into a lifting surface if you skinned it and give you maybe 3 percent more lift when you said now I am going to make it a lifting surface." LOL NICE!!

Kudos on those dimes,, stacked like a full time welder..Cheers,ed.

You're definitely a TIG artist (among many other things!). Welding thin wall tubing isn't for amateurs, and your work is beautiful.

Super excited about the FEA analysis video!!! I'm in finals week right now! We got to design a car suspension and a jet engine to run FEAs on in my CAE class this semester. Everything from static analysis with temperature inputs, fatigue cycling, flow analysis, factor of safety and heat exchanger design plus so much more was covered. It scared the crap out of me at first. Now I think it should be a requirement for all undergraduate engineers just like Physics. This class was THAT good!!!!

The size of those bush wheels!! Holy hell!

Yes please, show Solid Works stress analysis, thank you!

I could watch you build all day..just the ingenuity that goes into it is so addicting to watch.

Best channel on YT. Trent Palmer brought me here and I don’t even watch his stuff anymore. Engineering and fabrication soothes me.